-
Largest family group
- Prefer
Mediterranean climate
- Rich
yield of essential oils from leaves and flowers of plant
-
easily released on crushing. The plants thrive in dry rocky
and chalky
soils with plenty of sunshine
- Generally
properties of this group tend to be warming, stimulating,
strengthening, awakening.
- Many
are immune stimulants
Main
action is on
- Nervous
System
- Digestive
System
- Respiratory
System
Examples
of oils in this family:
Basil,
Clary Sage, Lavender,
Marjoram, Patchouli,
Peppermint, Rosemary
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